By Kristian Price 24 riders met at Barbury Castle on Sunday 27 May 2012 to ride a novice friendly route of just over 14 miles across the Ridgeway, the former Swindon to Marlborough railway line and rural lanes around Ogbourne Maizey & Rockley. The Ladies Only ride was also riding the same route….more on that […]
Ride report: Novice friendly local ride (for local people) Read More »
Within the next five years then the Croft Trail could co-exist with a restored canal. This is going to present some interesting challenges. Things are in very early stages at the moment and we have been invited to take an active role in the planning process. We want as many people as possible to take
Wilts and Berks canal restoration – a new challenge for us. Read More »
Sharon is leading this women’s ride over the ridgeway. Meet at Barbury Castle for 10am ready for a 10:15am start. Google map of start location. Note that this is the same meeting time & place as the slightly shorter (and mixed) Novice Friendly ride. See the Ashton Court ladies ride report for an idea of
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Kristian is leading a novice friendly ride over The Ridgeway. Meet at Barbury Castle for 10am ready for a 10:15am start. Google map of start location. Note that this is the same meeting time & place as the slightly longer Ladies Only ride.
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We really enjoyed the Erlestoke 12 race in 2011 (see the photos and video). It’s back for 2012 and at the same great venue; a wooded hill on land owned by the MOD near Salisbury plain. There’s a choice of 12 hour and 6 hour races plus categories for solo, pairs, teams of 4 including
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An evening/night ride at Croft Trails. All welcome of any ability level – no one gets left behind on our group rides. Novice Friendly group starts a few minutes after the main group. This is a great chance to be given a guided tour of the trails if you’ve never been before and a chance
Croft Trail evening ride Read More »
Chatel Cannelle are offering MBSwindon club members a 5% discount off bookings at their chalet in the French Alps. See our full list of discounts Photos from our trip to the French Alps in 2011.
New club discount – Chatel Cannelle (French alps) Read More »
Black8Bikes in Nailsworth now offer MBSwindon club members a 15% discount. Show your club membership card before making a purchase. See our full list of discounts.
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The Wild Boar Chase is a timed MTB ride in the Forest of Dean using tracks, bridleways, restricted byways and little-used roads. Four routes are available: 18, 25, 37 and 43 miles. The routes have been designed by “Dr John” of the Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club. The longer routes will appeal to expert riders.
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This is a 4 hour solo racer mountain bike enduro that’s being held at the Queen Elizabeth park in Southampton. It’s organised by British Cycling with support from Hargroves Cycles. Online entry on the Hargroves Cycles website. This is part of the QE cyclefest weekend that’s organised by Hargroves Cycles. Other activities include a 60km
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